QuietCool AFG SMT-3.0, RM ES-1100 SLP, GA ES-1500 Installation Manual

ADVANCED WHOLE HOUSE FANS

THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS!

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

SPECIALTY SERIES FANS

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THE QUIETCOOL DIFFERENCE

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ADVANCED WHOLE HOUSE FANS

1. Read Instructions - All safety and operation instructions must be read. Failure to read and follow
instructions as stated in this guide may void applicable warranty.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings should be followed.

4. Follow Instructions - All installing and operating instructions should be followed.

5. Heat - The QuietCool system should be situated away from heat sources.

6. Damage Requiring Service - Only qualified service personnel should service the QuietCool system.

The user should not attempt to service the product.

7. Building Codes - Always follow Local Building Codes when installing appliances

CONTENTS

1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ....................................................... 1

1.2 Features ..........................................................1

1.3 Benefits ...........................................................2

1.4 System Venting Requirements .....................................2

2. INSTALLATION ..........................................................3

2.1 Installing AFG Model Fans ..........................................3

2.2 Installing GA Model Fans ...........................................4

2.3 Installing GX Model Fans ...........................................5

2.4 Installing RM Model Fans ..........................................6

3. WIRING .................................................................8

3.1 Specialty Fan Wiring - Smart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2 Specialty Fan Wiring - Thermostat ..................................9

3.2 Specialty Fan Wiring - Timer .......................................10

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4. SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................11

4.1 QuietCool Smart Attic Fan ......................................... 11

4.2 QuietCool Pro Attic Gable Fan ..................................... 11

4.3 QuietCool Garage Fans ............................................12

4.4 QuietCool Roof Mount Fans .......................................12

WARRANTY ...............................................................13

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PH 951.325.6340

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1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new QuietCool Specialty Series Fan!

The QuietCool Specialty Series was designed for every application imaginable. QuietCool Specialty Series

fans dominate the market in energy efficiency. Our Specialty Series works great in practically all climate

zones and most homes, mobile homes, and even warehouse buildings!

QuietCool Attic Fans: The QuietCool Attic Fans are the best in the business. New for 2017, we offer the

AFG SMT-3.0, the first smart attic fan on the maket, and the most energy efficient too! We also have the

AFG PRO-3.0, the most powerful residential attic fan on the market.

QuietCool Garage Fans: The QuietCool Garage Fans offer great ventilation options for your garage, man cave,

or workshop. We offer the GA ES-1500 to ventilate both your garage and attic, and the GX ES-1100 to ventilate

your garage only, with a wall mount design.

QuietCool Roof Mount Fans: The QuietCool Roof Mount Fans offer great versatility for any system you are

looking to put in. QuietCool Roof Mount Fans can be used as an attic fan, as a whole house fan with a duct, or

as a whole house fan that pulls air through air intake grilles in multiple rooms.

1.2 Series Features

• High Efficiency Design

• Designed and Built in California

• 15 Year Warranty

• Attic Gable Fans

• Garage Fans

• Roof Mount Fans

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1.3 Benefits

1.4 System Venting Requirements

VERY IMPORTANT! - 1 SQUARE FOOT OF NET FREE VENT AREA PER 750 CFM

RECOMMENDED! - 2 TO 4 SQUARE FEET OF INLET VENTS PER FAN

Vent Type Model Type Average Size Venting Sq. Ft.

Gable vent 12” x 19.5” 1.20

Dormer Vent 14” x 8” 0.70

Eave Vent Various Various

Ridge Vent Various Various

Soffit Vent Various Various

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2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Installing AFG model fans

NOTE: The AFG model fans are designed to mount behind existing louvers. If no louver exists,

one must be installed. Louver should be installed in the upper center section of the
gable. For maximum efficiency, the area of the louver should be greater than the size
of the ventilator. Any louver area not covered by the ventilator should be sealed off to
prevent any possible air leakage.

Installing the QuietCool AFG is very easy. The mounting tabs on the
AFG should be attached to the Attic Gable Fan. There should also be
mounting hardware in the box to fasten the gable fan to the boards
that frame the gable vents. To install the AFG, simply mount the gable
fan to your gable vents as shown in the following steps:

Flush Mount: The AFG can be mounted flush to a rectangular type louver
by fastening through the mounting brackets to the frame of the louver
(as shown in Figure 2.1A).

As stated in the note above, any area of the louver that is not covered
by the AFG must be sealed off in order to prevent air leakage, which may
hinder performance.

This is the most conventional method of mount the AFG. We recommend
using the Flush Mount option if possible for all applications.

Figure 2.1B

Wide Mount: The AFG can be mounted on a wide louver, but

additional mounting steps must be taken in order for the fan to
work properly. As shown in Figure 2.1B, two additional boards must
be fastened to the boards framing the gable vent so the AFG can be
mounted securely.

As stated in the note above, any area of the louver that is not
covered by the AFG must be sealed off in order to prevent air
leakage, which may hinder performance.

Installation Video:

Watch the video by
scanning the QR
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Figure 2.1A

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